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Caregiver.com Articles - Advice, support and insight and tips.en-usWed, 22 May 2019 14:04:56 -00009 Memorial Day Weekend Travel Tips for Families Impacted by DementiaWith AAA projecting nearly 43 million Americans to travel this Memorial Day weekend, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to families traveling with someone living with dementia.https://caregiver.com/articles/9-memorial-day-travel/
https://caregiver.com/articles/9-memorial-day-travel/Wed, 22 May 2019 14:04:56 -00009 Memorial day travel tips dementiaGeorge J. Hruza, MD, MBA, FAADSunscreen SafetyThe American Academy of Dermatology is reminding the public that sunscreen remains an important way to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.https://caregiver.com/articles/sunscreen-safety/
https://caregiver.com/articles/sunscreen-safety/Wed, 22 May 2019 14:04:51 -0000sunscreen safetyOpen Homes Medical StaysThe Bone Marrow &amp; Cancer Foundation’s Open Homes Medical Stays program provides free temporary accommodations to patients diagnosed with any form of cancer or undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, as well ahttps://caregiver.com/articles/open-homes-medical-stays/
https://caregiver.com/articles/open-homes-medical-stays/Wed, 15 May 2019 14:36:44 -0000Open Homes Medical StaysThe State of Senior Hunger: Key FindingsIf senior food insecurity is not addressed, the population of seniors facing hunger will grow to 8 million by 2050https://caregiver.com/articles/senior-hunger/
https://caregiver.com/articles/senior-hunger/Tue, 14 May 2019 00:05:00 -0000Senior hungerQuestions to Ask Before Participating in a Clinical TrialThe following are some questions to ask the research team when thinking about a clinical trial. Write down any questions you might have and bring your list with you when you first meet with the research team.https://caregiver.com/articles/questions-clinical-trial/
https://caregiver.com/articles/questions-clinical-trial/Wed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 -0000Questions-Clinical TrialInterview with Scott FoleyEditor-in-Chief Gary Barg sat down to talk with Scott who is sharing his personal story of caring for his late mother with ovarian cancerhttps://caregiver.com/articles/celebrity-interviews/scott-foley/
https://caregiver.com/articles/celebrity-interviews/scott-foley/Mon, 06 May 2019 11:20:16 -0000scott foley thumbnailBest Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for those We Love with DementiaWondering how to make Mother's Day special for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's?https://caregiver.com/articles/mothers-day-gift/
https://caregiver.com/articles/mothers-day-gift/Mon, 06 May 2019 01:30:00 -0000Mothers day giftUnderstanding Balance ProblemsHave you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room were spinning around you? These can be very troublesome sensations. If the feeling happens often, it could be a sign of a balance problem.https://caregiver.com/articles/understanding-balance-problems/
https://caregiver.com/articles/understanding-balance-problems/Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0000Lyme Disease and Hearing LossThere are multiple illnesses that can cause hearing loss. These include measles, mumps, meningitis, and encephalitis as well as Lyme disease.https://caregiver.com/articles/lyme-disease-hearing-loss/
https://caregiver.com/articles/lyme-disease-hearing-loss/Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:09:15 -0000Lyme disease hearing lossRichard Barid, JDMichael Smith, JDProtect Your Assets in Life and After Your DeathIn a culture fixated on youth and beauty, death is often a taboo topic.https://caregiver.com/articles/protect-your-assets/
https://caregiver.com/articles/protect-your-assets/Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:51:43 -0000Protect Your AssetsWhat is a Heart Attack?Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women. Each year, more than 1 million people in the United States have a heart attack, and about half of them die.https://caregiver.com/articles/what-heart-attack/
https://caregiver.com/articles/what-heart-attack/Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:51:34 -0000Heart AttackWhen Person with Alzheimer's Rummages and Hides ThingsSomeone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places where things are stored. He or she also may hide items around the house.https://caregiver.com/articles/alzheimers-rummaging/
https://caregiver.com/articles/alzheimers-rummaging/Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:37:23 -0000Alzheimer's rummaging and hiding thingsAn Interview with Patricia BrunnPatricia Brunn, a leading expert with 22 years in the fall prevention and anti-wandering support industry and the General Manager of Smart Caregiver Corporation.https://caregiver.com/articles/innovation-spotlight-patricia-brunn/
https://caregiver.com/articles/innovation-spotlight-patricia-brunn/Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:53:28 -0000Patricia BrunnAn Interview with Malcolm BermanMalcolm Berman is the director of Walabat HOMEhttps://caregiver.com/articles/board-of-directors-Malcolm-Berman/
https://caregiver.com/articles/board-of-directors-Malcolm-Berman/Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:01:46 -0000Malcolm BermanDaphne SimpkinsHer BodyguardHe stood behind his new bride at the dinner party, wearing the poker-faced expression of a caregiver who feigns invisibility until the patient in his care requires assistance. His too-thin wife sat in the only wingback.https://caregiver.com/articles/her-bodyguard/
https://caregiver.com/articles/her-bodyguard/Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:16:51 -0000Beware Caller ID SpoofingInspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Numberhttps://caregiver.com/articles/beware-caller-id-spoofing/
https://caregiver.com/articles/beware-caller-id-spoofing/Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:16:38 -0000caller ID spoofingSharon Roth Maguire, MS, APRN-BC, GNP, APNPUnderstanding Challenging BehaviorWhile being a caregiver to unusual or so-called “difficult” behaviors, it is quite common for persons with dementia to display these types of behaviors...https://caregiver.com/articles/understanding-challenging-behavior/
https://caregiver.com/articles/understanding-challenging-behavior/Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000Understanding Difficult BehaviorAngela MedierosMale Incontinence IssuesWhen a loved one has undergone prostate surgery, incontinence may result as a complication.https://caregiver.com/articles/male-incontinence-issues/
https://caregiver.com/articles/male-incontinence-issues/Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:13:24 -0000Male Incontinence10 Tips for Choosing Healthy Meals as You AgeMaking healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Use these tips to choose foods for better health at any stage of life.https://caregiver.com/articles/10-tips-healthy-meals/
https://caregiver.com/articles/10-tips-healthy-meals/Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:32:06 -0000Healthy food choicesPhysical activity linked to lower risk of heart diseaseLight physical activity such as gardening, strolling through a park, and folding clothes might be enough to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among women 63 and older,https://caregiver.com/articles/activity-risk-heart/
https://caregiver.com/articles/activity-risk-heart/Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:21:17 -0000Physical activity heart diseaseGet Tested for Chronic Kidney DiseaseYou may have a strong stomach and your heart may be in the right place, but how well are your kidneys working? If you have risk factors for kidney disease, ask your doctor about getting tested to find out your kidney health.https://caregiver.com/articles/get-tested-kidney-disease/
https://caregiver.com/articles/get-tested-kidney-disease/Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:25:00 -0000Get Tested Kidney DiseaseDeb HippWhat to Do When Your Parent’s House Won’t SellIf you’re responsible for selling your parent’s home after a move to senior living care, you probably want to close the sale quickly. However, trying to list a parent’s house doesn’t always go as smoothly as selling your own.https://caregiver.com/articles/parents-house-sell/
https://caregiver.com/articles/parents-house-sell/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:25:50 -0000What to do when parents house won't sellDiabetes & Kidney Disease: What to Eat?If you have diabetes and CKD, you’re definitely not alone—about 1 in 3 American adults with diabetes also has CKD. The right diet helps your body function at its best, but figuring out what to eat can be a major challenge.https://caregiver.com/articles/diabetes-kidney-eat/
https://caregiver.com/articles/diabetes-kidney-eat/Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:32:01 -0000Diabetes Kidney What to EatJennifer BradleyThe Highs & Lows of Hearing LossCaring for someone with hearing loss can be a challenging and scary venture into the unknown. A caregiver worries about the safety of their loved one no matter what,https://caregiver.com/articles/highs-lows-hearing-loss/
https://caregiver.com/articles/highs-lows-hearing-loss/Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:57:52 -0000Highs and Lows Hearing LossJennifer BradleyLong Distance Caregiving: Assessing NeedsIt is easy for most people to notice when a loved one is slipping, such as in their declining care in appearance, personal hygiene, home organization, etc.https://caregiver.com/articles/long-distance-assessing-needs/
https://caregiver.com/articles/long-distance-assessing-needs/Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:11:53 -0000Long distance Caregiving:Assessing NeedsDr. Marshall M. Kaplan, M.D., F.A.C.S.Coping with Urinary IncontinenceWhen incontinence persists even after medical evaluation and treatment, the degree of the symptoms can vary, but urinary incontinence (the loss of control of urination), can still be difficult to live with.https://caregiver.com/articles/coping-urinary-incontinence/
https://caregiver.com/articles/coping-urinary-incontinence/Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:44:34 -0000coping urinary incontinenceSedentary behavior may increase cardiovascular risk in older womenA new study has found that the longer older women sit or lay down during the course of a day—and the longer the individual periods of uninterrupted sitting—the greater their risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.https://caregiver.com/articles/sedentary-behavior-cardiovascular-risk/
https://caregiver.com/articles/sedentary-behavior-cardiovascular-risk/Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:09:20 -0000Sedentary cardiovascular riskInterview with Dr. Harry Wingate, MD, FACEPDr. Harry Tripp Wingate, MD is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, past Chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians Rural Emergency Medical Section, and medical entrepreneur.https://caregiver.com/articles/harry-wingate/
https://caregiver.com/articles/harry-wingate/Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:34:31 -0000Dr. Harry Tripp Wingate, MDLove, Care and RelationshipsOn Valentine’s Day, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering helpful information about ways families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can celebrate the love and care they have for one another and strengthen their relationships.https://caregiver.com/articles/love-care-relationships/
https://caregiver.com/articles/love-care-relationships/Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:20:28 -0000Love Care Relationships Alzheimer'sControl Your Cholesterol Protect Yourself from Heart Attack and StrokeHave you had your cholesterol checked? Most adults should have a cholesterol test every 4 to 6 years. That’s because nearly 78 million American adults have high levels of the type of cholesterol that’s linked to heart disease and stroke.https://caregiver.com/articles/control-cholesterol/
https://caregiver.com/articles/control-cholesterol/Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:20:42 -0000Control CholesterolBetsy Canino, MSN, NPThe Dangers of Winter Senior IsolationThe cold and dark of winter in certain parts of the country, can be hard for people to push through. It can particularly affect the mental state of seniors, presenting dangerous situations for loved ones that you should be aware of.https://caregiver.com/articles/dangers-winter-isolation/
https://caregiver.com/articles/dangers-winter-isolation/Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:42:40 -0000dangers winter senior isolationCaregiving After a Heart AttackCaregiving after a heart attack is especially important because there’s a misconception that a heart attack is a singular event, but patients who have had a heart attack are at increased risk for having another.https://caregiver.com/articles/after-heart-attack/
https://caregiver.com/articles/after-heart-attack/Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:48:50 -0000Caregiving After a Heart AttackMichele Lewane, JDKeeping Yourself #1Caregiving can be incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally. Helping a person with their activities of daily living and ensuring that they can manage their lives successfully is satisfying — but it is also challenging.https://caregiver.com/articles/keeping-yourself-1/
https://caregiver.com/articles/keeping-yourself-1/Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:48:45 -0000Keeping yourself #1ACEPExtreme Cold Temperatures Create Serious Health RiskTemperatures are plummeting across much of the country and some areas may even see some of the coldest temperatures on record. The nation’s emergency physicians warn that this could be potentially life-threatening and urge people to prepare now.https://caregiver.com/articles/extreme-cold-health-risk/
https://caregiver.com/articles/extreme-cold-health-risk/Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:26:42 -0000Extreme cold health riskDr. Leah EmrickThat Beautiful HorizonI’m dying!
Not today, but soon—the reports are in, not documents, but body language.
My body speaks when lounging in the recliner is too exhausting and bed seems to be the only relief and waking up is a jolt; my dreams were sweet with the vibrancy ohttps://caregiver.com/articles/beautiful-horizon/
https://caregiver.com/articles/beautiful-horizon/Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:08:09 -0000That Beautiful HorizonJennifer BuckleyPrescription Medication Safety: The Caregiver's RoleOver two million Americans experience adverse drug reactions from prescription medication each year. Patients develop complications from these medications when health care professionals ignore precautionary measures and lack communication skills.https://caregiver.com/articles/prescription-medication/
https://caregiver.com/articles/prescription-medication/Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:03:10 -0000Prescription Medication SafetySharon DorbitWhere has Compassion Gone?I cry for my mom, not because she is 86, but on the contrary, I am blessed that she is still with us. I cry for the uncharitable people of this world who view people like her as second class citizens. How do I know this? I see it every day.https://caregiver.com/articles/where-compassion/
https://caregiver.com/articles/where-compassion/Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:39:08 -0000Where has compassion gone?Keeping Well in WinterWinter is a time when everyone’s health can suffer. However, Illness, like flu and pneumonia, can lead to serious complications for older people, so it is really important to ensure their health is in good check and they are eating well.https://caregiver.com/articles/keeping-well-in-winter/
https://caregiver.com/articles/keeping-well-in-winter/Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:06:25 -0000Glaucoma on the RiseIt’s the first month of the new year—a time when more than 40 percent of American adults make one or more resolutions. What are your resolutions for the new year? Losing weight? Quitting smoking? How about learning more about glaucoma and how you canhttps://caregiver.com/articles/glaucoma-rise/
https://caregiver.com/articles/glaucoma-rise/Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:49:30 -0000Glaucoma on the RiseAdapting Activities for People with Alzheimer's DiseaseDoing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer's disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don't expect too much. It's not easy for them to plan their days and do different tasks.https://caregiver.com/articles/adapting-activities-alzheimers/
https://caregiver.com/articles/adapting-activities-alzheimers/Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:13:20 -0000Activities Alzheimer'sJoAnn KunkleLife Review"If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging"
The quote is from Will Rogers, a simple talking philosopher, who just asked us to look honestly at ourselves, look around and appreciate what we see.https://caregiver.com/articles/life-review/
https://caregiver.com/articles/life-review/Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:35:43 -0000Life ReviewElaine TernerDesign Tips for Living at Home LongerEvery senior wants to remain independent in his or her own home as long as possible. There are four basic elements needed to accomplish this goal: accessibility adaptations, furniture design, color scheme and sensory accessories.https://caregiver.com/articles/design-living-home/
https://caregiver.com/articles/design-living-home/Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:51:40 -0000design tips living at homeTop Ten Things For Caregivers To Start Doing for The New Year1 Keep records of all medications and reactions: make notes about what works, what doesn’t and when you informed the physician of any problems.
2 Keep records of all doctor appointments: the reason for the visit, the doctor’s responses to our concernhttps://caregiver.com/articles/top-ten-new-year/
https://caregiver.com/articles/top-ten-new-year/Tue, 25 Dec 2018 02:03:53 -0000Top Ten Caregivers New YearAn Interview with Richard TappingRichard Tapping is Vice President for Vispero, the leading global manufacturer of products and technologies that have been helping people with vision loss for over 25 years.https://caregiver.com/articles/board-of-directors-low-vision/
https://caregiver.com/articles/board-of-directors-low-vision/Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:36:32 -0000Richard TappingRon IngberCaregiver Stress SyndromeCaregiver stress syndrome is a condition characterized by physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It typically results from a person neglecting their own physical and emotional health because they are focused on caring...https://caregiver.com/articles/caregiver-stress-syndrome/
https://caregiver.com/articles/caregiver-stress-syndrome/Tue, 18 Dec 2018 20:53:36 -0000caregiver stressCheryl Smith, MAHoliday Help: Relieving Caregivers’ StressWho doesn’t feel overwhelmed sometimes by the bustle of the holiday season? Add to that the responsibility of caring for a frail elderly loved one, and burnout is simply a concept waiting to become reality.https://caregiver.com/articles/holiday-help/
https://caregiver.com/articles/holiday-help/Sat, 15 Dec 2018 23:20:41 -0000holiday helpPatricia Hampton'Tis the SeasonYour loved one has entered a new phase of life, one that can prove difficult for gift buyers.https://caregiver.com/articles/tis-the-season/
https://caregiver.com/articles/tis-the-season/Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:05:46 -0000tis the seasonJennifer Kay, L.C.S.W. Enjoying Special OccasionsHolidays and special occasions can bring out the best and the worst in us. The prospect of wonderful, happy times abound, filling us with somewhat unrealistic hopes for our relationships.https://caregiver.com/articles/enjoying-special-occasions/
https://caregiver.com/articles/enjoying-special-occasions/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:13:39 -0000Enjoying Special OccasionsEmily CartonLong Distance Caring During the HolidaysIt is not uncommon for families to be separated by great distances during the holidays. But what happens when one or both parents reach a stage in their lives where they appear to be frail and vulnerable?https://caregiver.com/articles/long-distance-holidays/
https://caregiver.com/articles/long-distance-holidays/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:07:45 -0000Long Distance Caring During the HolidaysFlu and People with Diabetes
People with diabetes (type 1 or type 2), even when well-managed, are at high risk of serious flu complications, which can result in hospitalization and sometimes even death. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/complications.htm">.</a> Flu also can make chronic health problems, like diabetes, worse. This is because diabetes can make the immune system less able to fight infections. In addition, illness can make it harder to control your blood sugar. The illness might raise your sugar but sometimes people don’t feel like eating when they are sick, and this can cause blood sugar levels to fall. So it is important to follow the sick day guidelines for people with diabetes. &#13;
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https://caregiver.com/articles/flu-diabetes/Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:46:58 -0000flu and diabetes